The special thing about this route is that you don't have to follow the path. You are allowed to wander freely here. So there is a good chance of encountering roe deer, foxes, Konik horses and other wildlife. So come stroll endlessly through a free territory. A herd of Konik horses runs in the distance. A bald eagle flies over the pond and geese are nesting in the reeds. On a walk through the Stille Kern you can discover and experience nature in freedom.
The Stille Kern
The Silent Core is 900 hectares and the most silent place in Horsterwold. At most, you will hear a herd of Konik horses grazing here or the rustling of fallow deer hiding in the high grass.
Diverse landscape
During the walk, y…
The special thing about this route is that you don't have to follow the path. You are allowed to wander freely here. So there is a good chance of encountering roe deer, foxes, Konik horses and other wildlife. So come stroll endlessly through a free territory. A herd of Konik horses runs in the distance. A bald eagle flies over the pond and geese are nesting in the reeds. On a walk through the Stille Kern you can discover and experience nature in freedom.
The Stille Kern
The Silent Core is 900 hectares and the most silent place in Horsterwold. At most, you will hear a herd of Konik horses grazing here or the rustling of fallow deer hiding in the high grass.
Diverse landscape
During the walk, you pass a variety of landscapes. From open meadows to closed forests. Walk past the pond, a willow stand and through an ash wood. In spring, the hawthorn bushes are in bloom. A beautiful sight it is.
Bird-rich area
Stop for a moment by the pond and enjoy the meadow birds flying around here. You can see the white-tailed eagle, spoonbills, black-tailed godwits, swans and many species of duck. In the reeds, geese nest. September is a great month to walk here. Bird migration is at its peak then.
Route
As this ‘route’ is actually meant for you to wander, there is no gpx file available for your navigation device. However, Staatbosbeheer is happy to show you where you could walk along and what you will see. To do so, download the pdf file about the foresters' path in the Stille Kern (in Dutch only).
